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MyPlate

The current USDA visual guide for healthy eating, replacing the food pyramid in 2011. Half the plate is fruits and vegetables, a quarter grains, a quarter protein, with dairy on the side. Designed for ages 2 and up.

Related terms

Plate method
Dietary diversity
Age-appropriate portion
Repeated exposure (clinical)
USDA Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
Korean Dietary Reference Intakes (KDRI)

Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.